08.01.24 - 12.01.24

SITUATION

The team tested and demonstrated real world capability of the current ThruDark alpine offering at Cairngorms, in particular Fiacaill Ridge. This location was selected for its variety of technical routes combined with challenging winter conditions. The itinerary included 4 days of climbing and winter mountaineering skills.

PRODUCTS TESTED

All ThruDark garments are subjected to rigorous real world testing by our former UK Special Forces co-founders.

OP CAIRNGORMS

Supporting Expertise

With nearly 30 years of experience between them, ThruDark co-founders Louis and Staz remain highly capable of operating in a variety of challenging environments and conditions. That being said, our expeditions will often make use of highly trained local experts who add immense value as additional hands on deck. Our recent trip to the Cairngorms involved the following to whom we owe a great deal of thanks; Jon Holliday, Scott Mcneish and John Lowther.

THE LOCAL EXPERTS

We always say 'we don't just stand by our kit, we stand in it' and as brand co-founders Staz and I want to be at the forefront of product development. Getting the chance to put our designs to the test in places like the Cairngorms is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job - it's why we do what we do.

Louis | Co-Founder

With special thanks to...

PARTNERS

PETZL

Petzl is a French manufacturer of climbing gear based in Crolles, France. Founded in 1975 by the cave explorer Fernand Petzl, the brand is a leading manufacturer of equipment for mountaineering, climbing and caving.

SCARPA

With over 7 decades of history behind it, Scarpa is an Italian bootmaker producing high performance footwear for mountaineering, hiking and climbing. The brand is known for its innovation when it comes to precision and safety.